In this paper, we propose solutions to real time simulation and interaction of deformable objects in virtual reality. Firstly, we present LEM - Long Element Method, a method created for physically based simulation of ...

This paper presents an approach to apply the long element method (LEM), a new method for physically based simulation of deformable objects, to a general polygonal mesh. The LEM is suitable for real time simulation and ...

Computer systems are taking an important role in the field of medicine with the introduction of electronic biomedical devices in diagnosis and treatment, where medical records obtained from the devices are documented and ...

This paper presents our experience towards the conception of a virtual reality medical simulator coupled with haptic interaction aimed at training surgeons. This area of research has a long history and a wide variety of ...

We present our experience pertaining to the development of a dental simulator interfaced with an haptic device. Such a system can enable dental trainees to be trained with a patients’ virtual set of teeth. To provide better ...

Master-apprentice teaching method is most commonly used in medical education for all the time in transferring the surgical skill from a professional surgeon to a medical practitioner. The current technology has the ability ...

The term “virtual reality” is no longer strange to most of us due to its involvement in entertainment, modern film production and computer gaming. The development of flight simulator in the last decade has received great ...

The aim of this study was to review the capability of virtual reality simulators in the application of phacoemulsification cataract surgery training. Our review included the scientific publications on cataract surgery ...

We present an alternative online simulation model for human tissue. Online simulation of human tissue deformation during surgical training or surgical assistance is becoming increasingly important within the medical ...